Financing

You've decided to buy a car. Unless you are able to pay cash for your purchase, you will need to obtain car financing. If you purchase your car from a car dealership, new or used, they often have a person on site who can help arrange financing for you. If, however, you purchase the vehicle from an individual, or if you just prefer another route, you will need to arrange your own financing.

In addition to traditional financing, leasing your vehicle might be an option for you.

Tips in this section provide information about car loans, car payments, and the options you have when getting financing.

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Emergency Radiator Repairs
Have you ever been driving down the road, and all of a sudden your engine temperature spikes? When that happens, chances are you will have to make some kind of emergency radiator repairs. It's not all that difficult a task, and can mean the difference between getting to a mechanic shop under your own power, and having to be towed.

Figuring Out the True Cost of Car Ownership
On the average, when most people begin thinking of purchasing a new car they only really focus on the sticker price. A few people look beyond that, and will consider how much the total loan price will be. However, very few ever try figuring out the true cost of car ownership. You will be surprised at what this figure really is.

Financing a Car Purchase
Financing can be one of the most stressful and difficult parts of any new car purchase. Here are some tips you can use to find the financing for your perfect set of wheels.

Financing Your Car
One of the most confusing aspects of purchasing any new vehicle is the financing options that tend to come along. Here is some simple advice for financing your car.

Getting Out from Under an Inverted Car Loan
Often car owners can find themselves in an inverted car loan situation without realizing how they got there. Here is how you can avoid getting out from under one inverted car loan to only find yourself under the heels of another one.

Is Leasing a Car a Good Deal?
When looking to get a new car, there are typically two choices that most people have. Those choices are to either purchase the car, or to lease it. But is leasing a car a good deal? There are a few things that you should consider before you sign on the dotted line.

Understanding a Car's Sticker Price
One of the trickiest aspects of purchasing a new car is trying to figure out the sticker price. While it is true that everything you need for understanding a car's sticker price is included on the sticker, the knowledge to decode it isn't. It's not all that difficult, particularly if you keep these simple guidelines in mind.